Tastemaker Talk

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Tastemaker Talk is a weekly podcast for food content creators. Join hosts and business besties Abbey Fish (formerly Rodriguez) & Chandice Probst as they pull the curtain back on what it takes t

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The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.

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September 08, 2025 REPLAY: Creator Trends for 2025 with Mediavine
Welcome to a very special REPLAY EPISODE of Creator Trends for 2025 with Mediavine!
With VTC right around the corner, we didn't want to throw too much content at you all at once (that's not how our brains thrive, after all!). So we're encouraging you to listen to this replay ep with Amanda Martin (CRO at Mediavine), pick up a few new nuggets of wisdom, and then join us for VTC 2025 to stream Mediavine's on-demand session to keep the good times going!
Get your VTC 2025 ticket here, and we'll see you Friday 9/12!
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34min
September 01, 2025Embodied Branding vs AI with NerdPress
Today we're sitting down with our good friends from NerdPress, Andrew Wilder and Joel Carter. We're covering what branding actually means, and how authentic storytelling, brand differentiation, and core value alignment can help set you apart from AI-generated content. Today's Big Theme™️ is "Action creates clarity," and we hope that this episode speaks to those of us who have been feeling a little lost or listless lately.
Show Links:
Find NerdPress online
Grow your WordPress site with Hubbub!
Get in touch with Andrew or Joel at [email protected]
Download the Build a Brand with Impact FREEBIE
Get your ticket to VTC in September to learn more about branding!
Connect with NerdPress IRL at Tastemaker Conference 2026 in LA!
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40min
August 25, 2025Substack Session Teaser with Chef Carla Contreras
We're geeking out over today's episode, y'all! We're honored to be sitting down with Chef Carla Contreras, a food creative, content strategist, and the host of the Nourishing Creativity podcast.
Chef Carla is giving us a Substack introduction, and she's making a very compelling case for why food content creators need to have a presence in the Substack arena. While sharing her warm energy and creative wisdom, Chef Carla is also giving us a teaser for her deep-dive sessions at Virtual Tastemaker in September AND Tastemaker 2026 in LA!
Show Notes
For more of Chef Carla, tune in to the Nourishing Creativity podcast
Follow Chef Carla on Instagram!
Buy your VTC and TC26 tickets to learn from Chef Carla IRL!!
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22min
August 18, 2025Building a Scalable Food Blog That Lasts with Liane Walker
Foodie friends, you are not going to want to skip this one! We're chatting today with Liane Walker, a mom of three, a Siftr investor, and the Managing Director of Foodie Digital.
In today's convo, Liane is providing insights on the challenges faced by food bloggers due to AI changes and algorithm updates, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making and being a creator who can adapt.
Show Notes
Check out Foodie Digital
Check out Siftr SEO and follow along on IG
Connect with Liane on LinkedIn
Join us for Tastemaker 2026 LA!
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43min
August 11, 2025Where Do You Go from the Top of the Class? with Allea Grummert
Allea Grummert has worked with content creators across all niches, and she believes that when it comes to the creator economy, food creators are the honors students. What does that mean, exactly? On one hand, we're tenacious, organized, and resilient. But we also tend to push ourselves toward burnout and hold tightly to some unrealistic expectations for our work. Listen, food creators contain multitudes!
Tune in to today's episode for Allea's expert perspective on what food creators are doing really well, and where they might be able to seek support. Because you don't have to do it all, and you certainly don't have to do it alone.
Show Notes
Check out Allea's website
Book a free 15-minute coaching call here!
Tune in to Allea's podcast
Follow Allea on Instagram
Stream “Substack vs. Kit” from the Happy Subscribers podcast
Download Allea's content calendar
Follow Tilly the Cat on IG
Register for TC 2026!
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35min
August 04, 2025Better Storytelling Strategies in an AI-Driven World with Emily Baksa
Today we're sitting down with Emily Baksa to discuss how telling clearer, more authentic stories can help your content stand out in an AI-driven world. Emily is a copywriter and marketing strategist who helps food content creators gain creative and financial freedom so they keep loving what they do.
Hit play to explore Emily's insights on content rewriting and how to use AI tools for efficiency, not to replace your unique humanity. Emily also shares her tips for embracing change, branding with intentionality, and "de-optimizing" your old content.
Show Notes
Get Emily's Cooking for Humans course here! $20 off with code: TASTEMAKER
Check out Emily's website
Follow Emily on IG
Meet Emily IRL at Tastemaker Conf 2026!
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37min
July 28, 2025Creativity, Confidence, and the Creator Journey with Joanie Simon
We are SO excited to chat with the formidable Joanie Simon, aka The Bite Shot, today!
Press play to learn about Joanie's journey into food photography, including her transition from hobby to professional photographer. Today's Big Themes™️ uncover the importance of making mistakes, maintaining authenticity, and finding community in creative work. We also talk candidly about the business side of Joanie's photography practice, including her approach to cookbook projects, workload management, and balancing family life with professional pursuits.
Show Notes
Read Joanies book recs: The Art of Possibility and Hook Point
Follow Joanie on IG or find her at thebiteshot.com
Get your Tastemaker 2026 tickets rn!
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32min
July 21, 2025Building Sustainable Success via Email Marketing with Matt Molen
Matt Molen is CEO of Email Crush and a top educator in email marketing, and today we're lucky enough to pick his brain about why email marketing matters for bloggers and content creators.
Get your notebook ready, because this one is FULL of practical advice you can use immediately, including:
Strategies for building and nurturing email lists through welcome sequences and consistent content delivery
How to automate your systems for bigger impact
Matt's FAVORITE subject line (that you can borrow)
And so much more!

Show Notes:
Matt's FREE ROI CALCULATOR
Email Matt to continue the convo
Follow Matt on IG
Buy your Tastemaker Conference 2026 ticket to keep learning!
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41min
July 14, 2025 Making Plant-Based Content Accessible with Toni Okamoto
On today's episode, Toni Okamoto chats with us about her food blogging and content creation journey building Plant-Based on a Budget. Throughout the convo Toni shares her strategies for building a loyal community via personal connections and budget-friendly content. Tune in to hear Toni's favorite ways to connect with her audience, which also happen to impact her ability to monetize and grow her reach.
Show Links:
Check out Toni's blog
Follow Toni on IG
Listen to music from today's chat in our playlist!
Get your TC 2026 ticket!
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27min
July 07, 2025SEO in the Era of AI with Casey Markee
By popular demand, we are sitting down with Casey Markee to cover all of your most pressing SEO questions! In this episode Casey shares extensive insights about Google's AI mode transition and its impact on content creation, emphasizing the importance of high-quality, unique content. We also discuss technical strategies to help bloggers adapt to future changes in the digital landscape.
Show Notes:
⁠Schedule an Audit with Casey (booking for August)⁠
Google’s AI-Powered SERPs: Strategies for recipe, travel, and lifestyle bloggers
How Evolving Search Results Impact Content Creators (TopHatChats)
Niche blogging in the new Google reality: 5 strategies to thrive or die
Find Casey at mediawyse.com, or connect in the Food Blogger Pro and Food Blogger's Central Facebook groups
Join us for TC 2026 in Los Angeles!
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28min

FAQs about Tastemaker Talk:

How many episodes does Tastemaker Talk have?

The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.